When most business owners think about IT disasters, they picture sophisticated hackers breaking into their systems or servers crashing from hardware failures. But here’s a reality check that might surprise you: 95% of data breaches in 2024 were tied to human error. The biggest threat to your business is probably sitting at a desk in your office right now.
Shadow IT refers to any hardware, software, or cloud application that employees use without the knowledge or approval of your IT team. According to Cisco research, 80% of employees use unauthorized technology at work. That means four out of five of your team members are likely using tools that exist completely outside your security and oversight.
The “workplace” is everywhere these days: coffee shops, airports, living rooms, you name it. But with this freedom comes a wave of security challenges businesses can’t afford to ignore. Every mobile device that touches your business network is an entry point for cybercriminals. That’s where Managed Service Providers (MSPs) step up, bringing order and protection to a world that never slows down.
Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) sometimes feel invisible in the cyber world—a blip too tiny for hackers to care about. But that belief, along with a handful of other common cybersecurity myths, can leave your business wide open to attacks you’re not expecting, aren’t prepared for, and likely can’t afford.
When you first sign up with a managed IT services provider (MSP), things will usually go well. Tickets get resolved, systems hum along, and you no longer need to sweat the technical details. But as your business grows and your needs evolve, what was once a perfect fit can start to feel a little… tight.
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